Legalized Marijuana and the Canadian Housing Market

General Rayna Boychuk 26 Oct

Agree with it or not… Canada made it happen. Oh Canada! So now how does legal pot pertain to our housing market. Some good points below Legalized Marijuana and the Canadian Housing Market October 17th will be an important day in Canada’s social history. It’s the day when we are going to have legalized marijuana […]

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Are you behind on your CRA Taxes?

General Rayna Boychuk 26 Oct

Yes we are getting close to that time again…. no not Christmas or Halloween …. but tax time. Some good tips from my DLC friend below. Good share Are you behind on your CRA Taxes? Nothing weighs heavy on one’s shoulders than owning a home and getting behind on your Canada Revenue taxes. Most banks […]

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Poloz Rate Hike Had A Hawkish Tone

General Rayna Boychuk 26 Oct

From our very own on staff Economist, see her take on the rate raise that just happened Poloz Rate Hike Had A Hawkish Tone As was universally expected, the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council hiked overnight rates this morning by 25 basis points taking the benchmark yield to 1-3/4%. This marked the fifth rate increase […]

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Rates On The Rise Both Variable & Fixed

General Rayna Boychuk 26 Oct

Rates have gone up so …. DLC has your back and always will give you great advice during rising or falling rates. Check out Angela below with some good points I wanted to share Rates On The Rise Both Variable & Fixed With the Bank of Canada in a mood to raise rates, it’s a […]

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7 Tips for Buying Your First Home

General Rayna Boychuk 26 Oct

Great advise from my colleague Kelly …. having done hundreds of purchase mortgages and working closely with many realtors, this is a must read 7 Tips for Buying Your First Home As a licensed Mortgage Broker, I am often asked “what do I need to know when buying my first home?” Everyone has their own […]

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LIVING THE SIMPLE LIFE

General Rayna Boychuk 13 Feb

LIVING THE SIMPLE LIFE – OUR HOUSE MAGAZINE Every winter, athletic power couple Ashleigh McIvor and Jay Demerit manage to scale back their busy lives into a 340-square-foot cabin in the woods. You would think that an Olympic gold medal and a successful pro soccer career would come with an opulent lifestyle, even after retirement […]

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6 HOME PURCHASE CLOSING COSTS

General Rayna Boychuk 13 Feb

6 HOME PURCHASE CLOSING COSTS When you purchase your home, there are 6 additional costs to account for. They include: Home Fire and Flood Insurance Title Insurance Legal Fees Adjustments Land Transfer Tax GST Here’s an overview of what you can expect. Home and Fire Insurance. Mortgage lenders will require a certificate of fire insurance […]

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